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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-T700EX
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-T700EX

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  • Page 1 VPC-T700EX INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-T700EX Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
  • Page 2 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V). Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction INTRODUCTION Setting the Scene Mode Setting the Panorama Mode Overview ] Video Mode Package Contents ] PLAYBACK MODE GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View Playing Back Still Images Playing Back Video Clips Rear View Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips LCD Monitor Icons on a TV GETTING STARTED...
  • Page 4 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 57 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 58 Downloading Images and Video Files USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 59 Install the PC Camera Driver 60 Connect the Camera to Your Computer 60 Run Your Application Software (i.e.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 7.0 megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3072 x 2304 pixels.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera User’s manual Software CD-ROM USB cable AV cable Camera strap Camera pouch AC power adapter Adapter converter (for “DC Jack to mini USB cable”) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Common (Optional) Accessories: SD/SDHC memory card...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View Shutter button ON/OFF button Self-timer LED Flash Lens Microphone EN-13...

  • Page 8: Rear View

    Rear View 2 3 4 LCD monitor Erase button Mode switch Speaker Capture mode SET /Direction button Video mode 10. PC/AV terminal Playback mode 11. Strap holder DISPLAY button 12. Battery/SD/SDHC memory Status LED card cover Zoom in button 13. Tripod socket Zoom out button MENU button EN-14...
  • Page 9 SET /Direction button button Focus button button Flash button button Self-timer button button Exposure/ Backlight correction button 5. SET button EN-15...

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons Capture mode [ 1. Zoom status 2. Voice memo 3. Remaining battery status Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power ] No battery power ] AC adapter icon (if used) 11. Date and time 18. Scene mode 4.
  • Page 11 Video mode [ 1. [ ] Video mode 2. Zoom status 3. Remaining battery status 4. Image size 5. Possible recording time / elapsed time 6. Quality 7. Recording indicator 00:07:30 8. Self-timer icon 9. Focus icon Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Inserting and Removing the Battery We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Connect one end of the adapter converter to the end of the AC power adapter.

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Sd/Sdhc

    Inserting and Removing the SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 32 MB of internal memory (approx. 27 MB for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD/SDHC memory card so that you can store more files.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 16: Formatting The Sd/Sdhc Memory Card

    Formatting the SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with button.

  • Page 17: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 18 Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality Memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB SDHC Fine...
  • Page 19 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality Memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB SDHC 00:00:12 00:00:29 00:00:59 00:02:01 00:04:04 00:08:10 00:16:23 00:32:49 Fine 00:01:06 00:02:14 Standard 00:00:14 00:00:32 00:04:31 00:09:05 00:18:11 00:36:26 640 x 480 00:00:41 00:01:31 00:03:05...

  • Page 20: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ] Capture Mode Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.

  • Page 21: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with button.

  • Page 22: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 23: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode. The available flash settings in different photography modes: Flash mode Description [ Blank ] Auto Flash...

  • Page 24: Setting The Focus

    Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode Description...

  • Page 25: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Toggle the button to select the setting. For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10s] 10 sec. 2s ] 2 sec.

  • Page 26: Exposure Compensation/Backlight

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen.

  • Page 27: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 21 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the buttons, and press the SET button.
  • Page 28 Scene mode Description [TEXT] Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white subjects like printed documents. ] Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture images of a beautiful sunset shot that vividly captures beautiful red colors.

  • Page 29: Setting The Panorama Mode

    Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.

  • Page 30: Playback Mode

    ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the buttons.

  • Page 31: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor. You can also play back sound if you recording with the audio. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 32: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 33: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the buttons to select the image you want to enlarge.

  • Page 34: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images Play 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
  • Page 35 Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 36: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

  • Page 37: Resizing An Image

    This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode. The DPOF icon [ ] is displayed on each image that has set up DPOF settings. 100-0008 The date that is printed on the image is the date set on the camera. To print the correct date on the image, set the date on the camera before you capture the image.

  • Page 38: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen.
  • Page 39 5. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the SET button. To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists.

  • Page 40: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 41 Saturation This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low White Balance This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto Incandescent Fluorescent 1...

  • Page 42: Capture Menu (Function)

    Capture Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 43 LCD Bright. Capture Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. LCD Bright. The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. MENU:Exit SET:Enter Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off When [Voice Memo] is set to [On], the preview setting is also fixed at [On].

  • Page 44: Video Menu (Capture)

    Video Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 45: Video Menu (Function)

    Video Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective MENU:Exit SET:Adj.

  • Page 46: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ Play 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 47: Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Set your camera ’ s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ Capture 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 48: Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with Play button. [Setup] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. SET:Adj.
  • Page 49 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC/AV terminal of the camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.
  • Page 50 3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure shown on the Select right hand side will appear. Select the image that you want to print with the buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.
  • Page 51 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements Windows Macintosh Pentium III 600 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 64MB RAM 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port...
  • Page 52 Downloading Images and Video Files When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk”...
  • Page 53 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the camera. This mode is not supported for Mac.
  • Page 54 Connect the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC/AV terminal on the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Turn on your camera. The [USB] screen appears.
  • Page 55 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer ® Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations.
  • Page 56 Installing Cool 360 ® Ulead COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of photos into 360 or wide-angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience. COOL 360’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas fast while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results.
  • Page 57 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (7.0 megapixels) <Still image> 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Image resolution <Video clip> 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) LCD monitor 2.5”...
  • Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Cause Symptom Solution The battery in not inserted. The power does not come Insert the battery correctly.
  • Page 59 Shooting Symptom Cause Solution The battery is running low. Recharge the battery. The power is not on. Turn the power on. The camera is not in shooting mode. Slide the mode switch to shooting mode. The shutter button is not pressed all Press the shutter button all the the way down.
  • Page 60 Playback Symptom Cause Solution Cannot playback. It is not set to playback mode. Slide the mode switch to playback mode. The contents of memory You played back a memory card that Insert a memory card that was card cannot be played back. was not formatted by this device.

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